Maui County is wrestling with legislation that could reshape the island's economy and housing landscape. Bill 9, introduced 18 months ago to convert short-term vacation rentals (STRs) into long-term housing, has evolved dramatically from the mayor's initial claim that "most, if not all" affected properties were meant for workforce housing. A Temporary Investigative Group (TIG) found that 63% of these condos are actually unsuitable for long-term residential use. The numbers are staggering: co...